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South Africa's donor management platform built for SARS compliance

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ActiveDonor is South Africa's purpose-built donor management platform for nonprofits that need to stay compliant and spend less time on admin.

Trusted by 300+ NPOs across the SA, ActiveDonor was built in Durban over nearly a decade of working alongside the nonprofits we serve.

Our cloud-based platform requires no technical expertise and handles the compliance workflows that used to take days.

What ActiveDonor does for your NPO:

  • Section 18A certificates - Generate and issue tax certificates individually or in bulk, fully aligned with the latest SARS requirements
  • 1-click IT3(d) submissions - Submit your annual IT3(d) returns directly to SARS in seconds, not days
  • Donor CRM - Track every donor, donation, and interaction in one place with notes, reminders, and team activity tracking
  • Fundraising reports - 20+ built-in reports covering donor trends, contribution summaries, and financial year breakdowns
  • Donation receipting - Auto-generate receipts the moment a donation is logged
  • Email delivery - Send receipts and Section 18A certificates directly to donors via email from within the platform
  • Mobile app - Manage your donors and donations on the go from your phone

Built by a small, responsive team that answers the phone 😊

Start your free trial at https://activedonor.com.

Latest news
08 April 2026
Meet ActiveDonor’s new 1-click IT3D submission feature: a one-click solution designed to turn hours of work into seconds . . . Say goodbye to late nights and hello to compliance—with just one click.
31 March 2026
Efficient receipting is not just an administrative task; it is a crucial component of nonprofit operations that directly impacts donor trust, legal compliance, and overall credibility. By investing in tools like ActiveDonor, NPOs can focus more on their mission and less on administrative burdens, ultimately driving greater impact in the communities they serve.
03 March 2026
Fundraising reports are not just spreadsheets filled with numbers; they are roadmaps to success for non-profits and charities. With tools like ActiveDonor, generating these reports becomes a seamless process, empowering non-profits to focus on what matters most - making a positive impact in their communities.
26 January 2026
Keeping up with evolving regulations is essential for nonprofits to maintain compliance and maximize their impact. ActiveDonor offers a comprehensive solution that simplifies the process of managing donors, issuing Section 18A certificates, and ensuring compliance with SARS regulations.
17 January 2026
A donor management system is an essential tool for NPOs to manage their donations, communicate with their donors, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. ActiveDonor is an excellent solution for South African NPOs that are looking to streamline their fundraising operations.

SERVICES

The simplest way to manage donors and Section 18A certificates

Boost Fundraising Efficiency

Boost Fundraising Efficiency

ActiveDonor makes it easy for Nonprofits to keep all donor information organised in one place. Track donations, store contact details, and manage tax info easily.

Stay compliant with Section 18A and generate reports quickly. You’ll see all donation details, including first, latest, and largest contributions, at a glance.

Set reminders for follow-ups and add personalised notes for each donor. Track your team activity to stay aligned.

With ActiveDonor, you spend less time on admin and more time growing your nonprofit.

Donation receipting

ActiveDonor makes donation receipting simple and easy. It automates the receipt generation process, ensuring that your NPO can focus on its mission.

Simple and Intuitive Interface

Our streamlined user interface means you will spend less time data capturing.

CSV and Bank Statement Uploads

Easily capture donations by uploading bank statements or CSV files for streamlined data entry.

Accurate Donor Record Management

Easily track and update donor records along with their associated receipts to ensure accurate record-keeping .

Beautiful Receipts at your Fingertips

Our printer-friendly automatic donation receipts can be customized to match your nonprofit’s unique branding, making every interaction with your donors look professional.

They can be downloaded for safekeeping, printed for filing, or instantly emailed for immediate acknowledgment. ActiveDonor even supports receipting for goods in kind, ensuring every type of contribution is recognized.

Finding receipts in ActiveDonor is a breeze—with our global search, you can instantly locate any receipt by donor name, donation amount, receipt number, and more, saving your nonprofit valuable time and effort.

Section 18A certificates

Issue and Send Section 18A Certificates in Seconds!

Don’t keep your donors waiting any longer!

ActiveDonor lets you issue and send Section 18A Tax certificates instantly! It’s easy to use and fully customizable with professional templates – so your certificates are SARS compliant and look great to your donors.

Instant Section 18A Tax Certificates

Now it’s easier than ever for your donors to claim their tax savings. One-click instantly transforms any donation receipt into an 18A tax certificate that can be emailed to your donors.

Customize everything!

Get your Section 18A Tax Certificates just right! Our easy-to-use platform allows you to select a professionally designed Section 18A Certificate template and customize the text, logo, and colors to match your NPOs profile.

For South African NPOs

ActiveDonor was built to solve the unique challenges of South African organisations and help them issue and send accurate Section 18A tax certificates. Fully SARS compliant – compliance checks on ID Numbers and Tax Numbers.

IT3(d) Submissions

Are you tired of the time-consuming, error-prone process of manually preparing IT3(d) forms to SARS for your PBO’s Section 18A tax certificates? You’re not alone.

PBOs find it challenging to handle the submission process and ensure that data conversion is accurately done, especially those with limited resources or technical knowledge. They run the risk of making costly errors that may put their tax-exempt status and relationships with donors in danger.

That’s why we’re excited to introduce ActiveDonor’s new IT3(d) file submission service – the hassle-free way to prepare and submit your third-party data for upload to SARS.

• Automated data extraction from your donor database into the correct SARS file format
• Stringent data validation checks to minimize errors
• Time-saving and cost-effective solution
• Ensures compliance with SARS requirements for Section 18A tax certificates

By automating and streamlining this process, ActiveDonor helps public benefit organizations avoid costly mistakes, save valuable time and resources, and maintain good standing with SARS and donors. Their new IT3(d) file generation service takes the hassle out of this critical reporting requirement.

Fundraising reports

Simplify Reporting and Boost Fundraising

Managing a nonprofit comes with endless responsibilities, and the last thing you need is to lose hours in the weeds of manual reporting. ActiveDonor is here to transform how you handle your fundraising data, helping you save time, make better decisions, and amplify your impact.

Simplified Dashboards for Clear Insights

ActiveDonor’s graphical dashboard gives you a bird’s-eye view of your fundraising performance. Instantly visualise:

  • Total donations received
  • Fundraising progress for specific campaigns
  • Donor engagement metrics
  • Trends that matter most to your NPO

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